{"product_id":"lost-cars-of-the-1970s-9780750999441","title":"Lost Cars of the 1970s","description":"\u003cb\u003eSixty diverse cars, sixty fascinating stories, sixty contrasting specifications, just one uniting factor: they're all forgotten, neglected or misunderstood classics. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The casualties and sideshows of motoring history from around the world finally get the recognition they deserve. Revisit a motoring decade when fuel economy was top priority, the rotary engine rose and fell, and car-buyers wanted a hatchback and the latest styling and safety features. Those that made the grade found global popularity - now meet the cars left behind. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Italy's clever plan to update the Mini; the French GT coupé with an extra seat; America's electric runabout that paved the way for Tesla; Britain's stylish, homespun sports cars; the Japanese limo meant to do 25mph; the 'safety car' turned into a Polish workhorse... each one enjoys a detailed review giving the context and thinking around them. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The terrific archive images also highlight thirty 1970s design specials and one-offs - even more amazing cars pointing to a future that never quite came true.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGILES CHAPMAN\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning motoring writer. He has edited and written for numerous car magazines, and contributed to national newspapers. His books include \u003ci\u003eMy Dad Had One Of Those, Chapman's Car Compendium, Cars We Loved in the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003e1980s, \u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e 100 Cars Britain Can Be Proud Of.\u003c\/i\u003e He lives in Kent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"History Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50453580546322,"sku":"9780750999441","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b94d5788-b8fb-4be3-9d50-bf4f2ee0fdf3.jpg?v=1729850898","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/lost-cars-of-the-1970s-9780750999441","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}